Job title: Head Housekeeper / Senior Housekeeper
Location: Mayfair, London
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Work Schedule: 5 days per week, including occasional weekends; 8-hour shifts, no overtime
Accommodation: Live-out
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Head Housekeeper to manage a prestigious residence in Mayfair. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead a housekeeping team (4 members), ensure the smooth operation of a luxury home, and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
The ideal candidate is a strong manager, an expert housekeeper, and fluent in written and spoken English, ensuring clear communication with the principals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily housekeeping operations, creature schedules and housekeeping shifts/rotations, setting high standards for cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
- Maintain and care for valuable furnishings, artwork, and luxury surfaces with meticulous attention to detail.
- Organise wardrobes, clothing, shoes, and accessories, including laundry, ironing, and delicate item care.
- Oversee household systems, seasonal rotations, and storage solutions. Support household reorganisation, moves, or special projects as needed.
- Collaborate with other household staff while maintaining discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ensure smooth communication with the principals.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a head or senior housekeeper in high-end private households.
- Strong managerial skills and ability to lead a team effectively.
- Expert knowledge of cleaning products, techniques, and care of delicate or luxury items.
- Highly organised, reliable, and proactive.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; clear communication with the principals is essential.
- Flexible approach to duties and working hours, including occasional weekends.
- Enjoys working in a family environment and understands household dynamics.
- Discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness are mandatory.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV to: federica@achievehospitality.com
